Sermons on From Hurting To Healing:

Who Are We Really? Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Oct 1, 2016

Most Christians identify themselves by affiliations or labels. We are Pastor so and so or Apostle so and so or we are Baptists, Methodists, Catholic, etc. The Bible doesn't use any of these to describe who we are in God's eyes.

DRAWN INTO THE FAMILY OF GOD Romans 8:12-17 1. The mortification of sin (Romans 8:12-14) Paul has just commented that “if Christ is in you the body is dead on account of sin” (Romans 8:10). And that “the Spirit of Him who raised up Jesus from the dead will also quicken (revivify, make alive) ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Calling You Now As Time Is Short

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 20, 2018

You see Saints we can go kicking and screaming into Gods service whining and complaining or we can go willingly and immediately with enthusiasm and joy. What is the condition of your heart?

God is calling You Now as Time is Short Scripture Readings Mark 1:14-20 Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Psalm 62:5-12 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 Message: In today’s scripture references we see two ways that people respond to Gods call to follow Him. We have the Old Testament account of Jonah who was a man ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20, Psalm 62:5-12, 1 Corinthians 7:29-31, Jonah 2:7-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermon # 32 - Reflecting God's Image Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 28, 2023

We are created in the image of God, and when we choose to reflect His image through our lives we may be hated or even persecuted. Let’s see how God’s justice and righteousness will always prevail over every evil plot of the enemy.

We read in Genesis 1:26, And God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.” (KJV) Why was man ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26, 1 John 3:12, Genesis 37:2, Mark 6:17-18, Mark 3:6, Esther 5:12-14, Esther 6:4, Esther 6:6, Esther 6:10, John 12:26, Esther 6:7-9, Esther 4:16, Acts 12:5, Daniel 3:16-18, 1 Samuel 2:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Empty Promises Of Idol Worship. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 27, 2024

Idol worship is a subtle yet deadly trap that promises success and happiness but delivers only disappointment and emptiness.

Idol worship is a subtle yet deadly trap that promises success and happiness but delivers only disappointment and emptiness. Today, we'll explore the consequences of worshipping idols and the true source of fulfillment. In 1 Samuel 5:1-5, we see the Philistines' idol, Dagon, fallen and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-5, Psalm 115:4-8, Isaiah 42:17

Taking God's Word Out From Underneath The Bushel Basket To Restore Righteousness To Our Nation And The World Series

Contributed by Lyla Dahl on Apr 21, 2023

This sermon will inform how a scripture in the Word of God has been placed under a "bushel basket," igniting a raging inferno of depravity in our nation and around the world and what we as a Church can do to restore righteousness in our nation and around the world.

- I want to share a thought-provoking riddle and its answer with those who are open to receiving it. - - The riddle goes: "Why not light a lamp and put a bushel basket over it?" The answer is clear - the light would be rendered useless and may cause a destructive fire ("No one after ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:11, Matthew 5:15-16, 2 Chronicles 7:14

One Life To Live, Many Lives To Lose Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 12, 2014

Lessons from the death of John the Baptist.

• Today's passage, though lengthy, reads like a script from a soap opera. • Though all the sorted details are not specifically mentioned in Luke, they are alluded to as part of the story. • The twisted nature of man without God can be seen clearly in the intoxication of power, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:13-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Capernaum Caper

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 3, 2005

This sermon draws some principles from the miracle that came from tearing away the rooftop in Mark 2.

Mark 2:1-12 KJV And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. [2] And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them. [3] And they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Bless My Mess

Contributed by Wallace Phillips on Aug 26, 2006

A Message of Hope from the Life of Joseph taken from Genesis 37 - 39

God Bless My Mess! Genesis 39 TEXT: Genesis 39 1 Now Joseph had been taken down to Egypt. Potiphar, an Egyptian who was one of Pharaoh’s officials, the captain of the guard, bought him from the Ishmaelites who had taken him there. 2 The Lord was with Joseph and he prospered, and he lived in the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Poison Of The Apple Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 29, 2012

Adam’s bite of the fruit damaged his relationship with God which led to the damage it did to his wife. What can we learn from Adam’s failure here and how can we avoid the same harm to our lives?

OPEN: A mother was telling about her 7-year-old daughter, named Jessica. She said they were re-reading the story of Adam and Eve and how sin came into the world and that led them to discuss why bad things happen sometimes, Later in the week, Jessica became ill and had to stay home from school. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bitter Roots Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Feb 15, 2017

Bitterness is one of the soul poisons that prevent us from living a healthy life.

Introduction I want to thank Nick and Liz Corona for sharing their story with us. More than anything else, I want you to know that your past hurts do not have to control your future. If we believe anything about the Lord—we believe that he can give us hope for the future. And this includes becoming ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:31, Ephesians 12:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"the God Of Miracles"

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Mar 30, 2023

This message shares stories and events that glimpse the supernatural realm and the God of miracles. He demonstrated His strength in the early church and continues to do so today. The Lord knows those who are His, and this foundational truth gives us hope, which we call an anchor of our soul.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Hebrews 13:8) "Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today and forever" (Romans 15:19) “Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8, 2 Corinthians 12:12, Acts 2:22, Acts 14:3, Romans 15:19, Acts 2:43, Hebrews 2:4, Romans 15:18-19, Matthew 10:1, Mark 16:17, Mark 16:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Celebrate What God Has Done Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 25, 2024

He is faithful. He is faithful for the future just as much as he has been in the past. Trust Him for the road ahead. Though it seems so very uncertain, God is trustworthy, our part is to hold on tight as God begins to do a new thing in our lives. The future is bright.

There was once a great and mighty citadel of the faith. It’s members were many, it’s band large, it’s youth growing in the faith, it’s members organized and energized, it’s outreach far and wide, it’s services many and multiplied, and it’s reputation, as one of the premier citadels of the mighty ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14, Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

In Terms Of Eternity

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 11, 2023

The Bible teaches that after death (Hebrews 9:27), we will face judgment and enter eternity, either heaven or hell. Consider what that means and how it should motivate us to spread the Gospel in these last days.

The Bible teaches that from the moment we are conceived, we are destined to live forever (Psalm 61:7; Daniel 12:2; Matthew 25:46: Romans 2:7). The LORD God Almighty saw fit to create us, give us meaning, a purpose, and conscience to use for His glory and our benefit (Psalm 73:25-28; Romans ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Mark 9:43-48, Luke 16:19-31, Hebrews 9:27, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Revelation 20:11-15, John 5:28-29, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed By Truth: Understanding Jesus’ Ministry Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 25, 2024

The transformative power of Jesus' ministry as illustrated in the Gospel of Mark and Matthew.

Transformed by Truth: Understanding Jesus’ Ministry Introduction: Today, we delve into the transformative power of Jesus' ministry as illustrated in the Gospel of Mark and Matthew. Our key scripture passages are Mark 6:30, Mark 6:12-13, Matthew 14:21, and Mark 6:31 (NLT). These passages ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30, Mark 6:12-13, Matthew 14:21, Mark 6:31, Matthew 11:28, James 5:14-15, John 6:35, Psalm 23:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Provides

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 6, 2024

Can God provide for the faithful even under political oppression? While Herod Antipas ruled Galilee under Caesar Augustus, Jesus preached to thousands. Herod had executed John the Baptist. Was he also paranoid about Jesus? Let’s find out in Matthew 14.

Can God provide for the faithful even under political oppression? While Herod Antipas ruled Galilee under Caesar Augustus, Jesus preached to thousands. Herod had executed John the Baptist. Was he also paranoid about Jesus? Let’s find out in Matthew 14. At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist